Zerk-Thatcher wants re-match with Geelong star Hawkins
Tom Hawkins kicked eight goals the last time Geelong met Essendon but Brandon Zerk-Thatcher isn't daunted about crossing paths with the Cats star again.
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Petracca could keep attacking role for Lions clash
Star Melbourne midfielder Christian Petracca booted four goals last week and could retain his attacking role for the clash with the Brisbane Lions.
Coach Beveridge strongly defends Bulldogs star Smith
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has hit out at "disrespectful" commentary around out-of-form star midfielder Bailey Smith.
Dockers star Serong to challenge one-match AFL ban
Fremantle star Caleb Serong and Richmond big man Toby Nankervis are set to front the AFL Tribunal in the latest round of disciplinary decisions.
Collingwood to regain stars Maynard, Sidebottom
Collingwood stars Steele Sidebottom and Brayden Maynard will return from injury this week in another boost for the red-hot premiership favourites.
Evans was right to back Dew: Suns chairman Bob East
The Suns' board did not mislead fans by publicly backing coach Stuart Dew less than a week before the board voted to remove him, chairman Bob East insists.
Blues knew Michael Voss was ‘always their man’
Carlton defender Jacob Weitering has heaped praise on Michael Voss after the under-pressure coach backed his players during this season's dire losing streak.
Richmond’s Nankervis gets three-game ban for Lloyd bump
Richmond big man Toby Nankervis has copped a three-game ban from the AFL Tribunal for the huge bump that concussed Sydney's Jake Lloyd.
Oliver absence creates Demons doubt: Lions’ Neale
How Melbourne operate without key midfielder Clayton Oliver creates enough doubt to offset his loss, the Brisbane Lions' Lachie Neale says.
Stuart Dew sacked, next Suns coach must ‘close gap’
The Suns have sacked coach Stuart Dew with 18 months to run on his AFL contract, with former Richmond mentor Damien Hardwick heavily linked to replace him.
Blues midfielder Kennedy faces race to return this year
Carlton midfielder Matthew Kennedy has avoided a dreaded anterior cruciate ligament tear but may be forced to sit out the rest of the AFL season.
Tiger Nankervis, Docker Serong cop AFL tribunal bans
Richmond's Toby Nankervis has copped a three-game ban from the AFL Tribunal, while Fremantle's Caleb Serong failed in his appeal to overturn a one-match ban.
Out-of-form Bulldogs star Smith to miss Swans clash
Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith, who is struggling for form, will miss Thursday night's match against Sydney at the SCG.
Suns ‘swing behind’ King for kinder AFL run home
Gold Coast play only two teams sitting higher than ninth on the AFL ladder in their final sevens games as Steven King takes over from the sacked Stuart Dew.
Smith ill, Bulldogs axe Lobb as Swans drop Hickey
Bailey Smith will miss the match against Sydney because of illness, while Western Bulldogs teammate Rory Lobb and Swans ruckman Tom Hickey have been dropped.
Saint Max King’s AFL season alive after minor surgery
St Kilda forward Max King could play again this season after having arthroscopic surgery on his injured shoulder.
St Kilda hopeful Max King can return in four weeks
St Kilda star Max King could make an unlikely appearance in just a month after initial fears on his injured shoulder had him missing the rest of the season.
Saints clash a ‘must-win’ as Suns begin post-Dew era
Interim Gold Coast coach Steven King hasn't ruled out applying for the full-time job next year after Stuart Dew's mid-week sacking.
Cameron out, Cox to shoulder Magpies’ ruck load
Darcy Cameron will miss the AFL clash with Fremantle because of a sore back but Collingwood will welcome a returning trio of key players including Mason Cox.
Lions can ‘chop up’ Melbourne to bury MCG demons: Aker
Jason Akermanis has his theories to explain Brisbane's MCG struggles which Chris Fagan is tired of revisiting ahead of their clash with the Demons on Friday.
Demons pull selection shock with axing of Brodie Grundy
Melbourne have axed star ruckman Brodie Grundy and told him to work on his forward craft in the VFL, while Tom Jonas makes a welcome return for Port Adelaide.
Lions can tackle Demons with improved team defence
The Brisbane Lions' team defence has improved dramatically since their last visit to the MCG, giving coach Chris Fagan confidence they can tackle the Demons.
Eagles drop Gaff to sub role for clash with Tigers
Out-of-form West Coast veteran Andrew Gaff has been relegated to the substitute's role for Sunday's AFL clash with Richmond at Optus Stadium.
‘Energised’ Clarkson will still coach North this season
North Melbourne football manager Todd Viney has updated the timeline of Alastair Clarkson's return to coaching, after he stepped down in mid-May.
King will bounce back, Suns’ Miller to be ‘unleashed’
Stepping in for the sacked Stuart Dew at Gold Coast, Steven King says Touk Miller will be unleashed against St Kilda and is not concerned by Ben King's form.
Chris Scott was right – brother Brad has improved Dons
Geelong coach Chris Scott says Essendon under his twin brother Brad have no obvious weaknesses ahead of a blockbuster clash between the Cats and the Bombers.
Swans’ Dane Rampe banned over off-the-ball bump
Sydney are set to be without co-captain Dane Rampe for AFL clashes with Fremantle and Essendon after the defender was hit with a two-match suspension.
Demons pinch thriller, continue Lions’ MCG hoodoo
Melbourne have come from nowhere to kick the final four goals of the match to defeat the Brisbane Lions by a point in an MCG thriller.
Brisbane’s MCG hoodoo lives on after Demons’ heist
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan admits the Lions' MCG hoodoo "lives on" but believes his team can still win at the venue if they play there win in finals.
Atkins, Flanders step up, Suns respond to Dew sacking
Sam Flanders and Rory Atkins have starred to help Gold Coast past St Kilda in a 26-point win in the side's first game since the sacking of coach Stuart Dew.
Demons’ Goodwin praises Gawn, insists Grundy can return
Max Gawn had his best game of the season but Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists Brodie Grundy can still return to partner the captain in the ruck.